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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prejugit,) Prejudgit, -ed, Praejudged, p.p. and ppl. adj. [e.m.E. (a 1614).] Of an opinion etc.: Conceived prematurely and without proper consideration, influenced by unverified or erroneous preconceptions, preconceived, premature. Of a person: That has passed judgement in advance and without proper inquiry or investigation. — 1598 James VI Basil. Doron 163/2.
Yett interim patitur iustus & præiudged conceatis uill in the meanetyme breid contempte 1605 Melvill 579.
Let me … intreat your lordschip … to accept of the declaratioun of the truth of that matter without being prejudgit a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. 168.
Men in errors and delusions haue their judgements so engaged, blinded and prejudged, that they think often such errors are no errors Ib. 343.
They grow more hard and cold, … more prejudged in reference to the word and the carriers of it
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